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Tips on Joining the Celebration of International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day - Tips for Joining the Celebration

Discover fun and meaningful ways to celebrate International Literacy Day with your family or classroom. Get tips, activity ideas, and free resources to promote the joy of reading and literacy for all ages. International Literacy Day International Literacy Day is a global observance celebrated every year on September 8th. It was established by UNESCO in 1966 to highlight the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda toward a more ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Literacy

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Making Jam – A family tradition

Making Homemade Jam for Kids

Create sweet memories with your kids by making homemade jam! Discover easy recipes, fun tips, and the joy of turning fruit into a family tradition. There’s something special about making homemade jam—it’s more than just a kitchen activity; it’s a tradition that brings families together. The sweet aroma of simmering fruit, the joy of stirring the pot with little hands, and the satisfaction of sealing a jar filled with love create memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re continuing a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting, Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Eco Living, Parenting, Recipes, strawberries

By Kim Vij

Announcing our Year Long Virtual Book Club for Kids!

Here's your chance to bring a book and teacher created ideas right into your home for your child each month!  We're so excited to announce our year long Virtual Book Club for Kids.  Each month we will spotlight a new author and each participating blogger will pick a book to focus on that month. We'll share book related crafts and activities the 3rd Monday of each month and we'd love to invite you to join in! Just discovering our virtual book club?  Join the 2016-2017 Weekly Virtual Book Club ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Author Study, Virtual Book Club

By Kim Vij

Back to School Week – What Questions Should You Ask Your Child

Questions for First Week of School Amanda and I both sent our daughters back to school this week!  The girls just turned 6 this past month and are off to First Grade! As they started back to school we both realized how much we want to know what's going on in their classrooms. I know we're probably not the only parents who are thinking... And that question we all turn to as a parent... We're crossing our fingers and hoping that they both are amazing teachers who communicate well ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Back to School

By Kim Vij

Bloggers Filling Backpacks

We're so excited to invite you to to do something that can change the lives of hundreds of children!  Andie from Crayon Freckles took on this project, which is also very dear to our hearts, and invited The Educators' Spin On It to become involved too. We have partnered with over 40 bloggers to help support their Tools for Back to School campaign. It helps parents and students prepare for school by providing school supplies and resources to the youth they serve. Here's what the Boys ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: School Supplies

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20 Picture Books and Activities for Hours of Fun!

20 Children's Books and Book Activities

Discover how easy it is to do a book activity extension with your child. We're sharing 20 popular children's picture books and 20 book themed activities. A fun way to explore children's literature with your child. Check out these activities to do with picture books!  Do you want weekly ideas for children's picture book? Join our free Virtual Book Club for Kids  Did you ever wonder what you can do with a book? You can read the book. You can discuss what you see in ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Activities, Book List, grade school, Literacy Connections, LOVE BOOKS, Preschool, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By Kim Vij

Getting your Kids Engaged and Ready for School

Getting Kids Engaged and Ready for School to Start The transition from the lazy days of summer to the grind of the school year can be tough. We wanted to share some tips on how to get your kids engaged, ready, and out the door for school. Not only do these suggestions help ease that back-to-school anxiety, but they also promote quality family time and bonding. Build Up Excitement for Back to School First of all: talk! Leading up to the school year, it’s important to talk to your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Parenting Tagged With: Amanda, Back to School, First Day of School

By Kim Vij

Top Ten Back to School Tips for Home and School

10 Helpful Tips for Back to School

Explore these 10 helpful back to school tips for home and school with your child for the upcoming school year. Back to School is one of my favorite times of the year! It's the excitement of building and bringing a new community of students together to reach their goals for one whole year. I know of many teachers that, for the past few weeks, have been getting ready for your child to come to school. They've been planning out their year, designing their classrooms just for your child and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Back to School, First Day of School, grade school, Parenting, School Supplies

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We’re off to Austrialia in our cooking around the world series!

Australia - Cooking Around the World with Kids

Take your kids on a culinary adventure to Australia with this fun and educational cooking activity! Explore Aussie culture, recipes, and geography through hands-on learning. Welcome to "Around The World in 12 Dishes". We will be taking you on a journey around the world, (loosely) following in Phileas Fogg's footsteps, exploring 12 different countries with our children, by cooking 12 dishes with them. One for each country visited. Here's where we've traveled so far on our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Amanda, Around the World, Australia, Bilingual Babies, Little Hands That Cook

By Kim Vij

Kevin Henkes Books and Activities

Kevin Henkes Books and Activities for Kids

Discover the beloved children's books of Kevin Henkes, including fun activities and learning ideas inspired by his memorable characters like Lilly, Owen, and Chrysanthemum. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Kevin Henkes Author Study Kevin Henkes is an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, particularly picture books and middle-grade novels. Henkes has written and illustrated ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School, Author Study, Book List, grade school, Preschool, Summer Reading, Virtual Book Club

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